Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the construction of lithium-ion cells and identify the unique characteristics of lithium-ion batteries.
  • List the reasons lithium-ion batteries fail and explain the process of thermal runaway. 
  • Describe the fire and explosion hazards resulting from thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion batteries. 
  • Develop strategies to reduce the risk associated with thermal runaway, including fire and explosion hazards.

Course Lessons

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Introduction
0:02
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Cell Construction and Thermal Runaway
0:13
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Fire and Explosion Hazards
0:28
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation
0:07
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Final Assessment
0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.3
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.3


Prerequisites

N/A